Relax and enjoy living in the greatest economic engine on the planet!

You don't want to relax your standards and end up getting burned with a costly eviction down the road. 

@Daniel Harbuz thank you for replying and does the same techniques apply though or is it different?

You might want to check out the area if you're interested in a quieter, more relaxing location.

I still documented all amounts for tax purposes but was more relaxed on the provenances. 

I think newer investors should use direct mail as a way of learning the game before they invest money on the other techniques that get you in touch with sellers more directly.

I worked alongside professionals as a "helper" With pretty much no construction experience, they put me on the dirty grunt work, cleaning rat poop, removing the old toilets, scrubbing down baseboards, etc. but as I was doing that, I was watching every single thing they did, and pestered them with tons of questions on how to do things and different techniques.

Go on youtube and learn about creative financing techniques so you can understand what "tool" to use and how to apply it.

That is a 101 type of technique, the IRS is very aware of it.If "I won't get caught" is the approach, then you can whack anyone you want - as long as nobody wonders why the rose bushes in the back yard are growing so nicely and digs to find out. 

First time I hear that term used...The house is listed on Zillow, Redfin, and Relax.